- Enrollment
- 508
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Chowchilla, CA
Wilson Middle
Federal NCES profile for Wilson Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 060852000851
👥 S:T ratio 6
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 53
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wilson Middle earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #3 of 9
- public schools in Chowchilla · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.5:1
- students per teacher
- 80.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Wilson Middle has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wilson Middle ranks #3 of 9 public schools in Chowchilla, CA.
School address
District: Chowchilla Elementary · California
NCES ID 060852000851 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
Wilson Middle held near 475 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 20.3 → 21.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-18 students YoY 060852000851 · Chowchilla, CA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
470 enr · 23.5:1 · 80.7% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Merle L. Fuller Elementary (508 students)
Wilson Middle held near 475 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount). Teacher FTE added 20.3 → 21.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Wilson Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Merle L. Fulle
Merle L. Fuller Elementary
508 students
- Ronald Reagan
Ronald Reagan Elementary
490 students
- This school
Wilson Middle
470 students
- Fairmead Eleme
Fairmead Elementary
458 students
- Stephens Eleme
Stephens Elementary
217 students
What this shows Wilson Middle reports 470 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wilson Middle compares
Wilson Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 23.5:1 | ▲ 9% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 80.7% | ▲ 45% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 470 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.5:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
470
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
80.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
23.5:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 67% in California - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
30.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$17,031
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 235 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 30 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 73.4%
White 21.1%
Asian 1.9%
African American 1.7%
Two or More 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 73.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.6, Wilson Middle is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Chowchilla Elementary reports $17,031 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Wilson Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merle L. Fuller Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ronald Reagan Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fairmead Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Stephens Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wilson Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 490
- Students per teacher
- 25.8:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 458
- Students per teacher
- 25.4:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 217
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~470 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wilson Middle
How many students attend Wilson Middle?
Wilson Middle has 470 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Chowchilla, CA. CCD year-over-year: 493 (2022-23) → 475 (2023-24), nearly flat (-18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wilson Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Wilson Middle is 23.5:1, which is 9% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 50% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Wilson Middle?
80.7% of students at Wilson Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wilson Middle?
The largest demographic group at Wilson Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 73.4% of enrollment, in Chowchilla, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wilson Middle?
Wilson Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Wilson Middle rank among public schools in Chowchilla?
By Resource Investment Index, Wilson Middle ranks #3 of 9 public schools in Chowchilla, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Chowchilla on the city page.
What other schools are in Chowchilla Elementary?
Besides Wilson Middle, Chowchilla Elementary also operates Merle L. Fuller Elementary (508 students), Ronald Reagan Elementary (490 students), and Fairmead Elementary (458 students). See the Chowchilla Elementary district page for the complete list.